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T.O. Diener’s discovery of viroids was important because the new infectious agent had
T.O. Diener’s discovery of viroids was important because the new infectious agent had
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The correct option is B infectious RNA without protein coat
In 1971, T. O. Diener discovered a new infectious agent that was smaller than viruses. It consisted of free RNA without the protein coat as was usually found in viruses. Hence, he named it a viroid.
In 1971, T. O. Diener discovered a new infectious agent that was smaller than viruses. It consisted of free RNA without the protein coat as was usually found in viruses. Hence, he named it a viroid.
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